24-25 School Year- Occupational Therapist

Salary: $51,838.58 Annually
Location : All Schools, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02966
Department: All Schools
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: 5/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
** Minimum salary listed, salary offer will be based on related work experience.**
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is provided to support the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students ages 3-21, who have a disability that interferes with their educational performance and ability to benefit from their education program. When the student's IEP identifies OT as a needed resource, Occupational Therapists will be integrated as members of a multidisciplinary school team. The school based OT, among other responsibilities, performs school based evaluations, offers classroom/school suggestions for teachers and students, provides consultative services to parents and school staff, provides direct therapy, provides services and attends meetings related to students with motor, perceptual or sensory disabilities.
Qualifications: KSA's, Education
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to deliver effective school based therapy services. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge regarding pediatric disabling conditions and major theories and intervention strategies with educational implications for students with disabilities. Informal and formal evaluation and interpretation skills. Effective behavior management skills and instructional techniques. Ability to develop effective treatment plans and service. Ability to document progress and relate it to the students' goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all parents and students. Ability to consult and collaborate with team members.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's from an accredited school of occupational therapy. Master's preferred. Must have a record of successful full-time therapy experience or have demonstrated a successful internship. Must hold a current (or be eligible for a) Virginia License in Occupational Therapy. Valid VA Driver's License.
Terms of Employment
LOCATION: Assigned School(s) TBD
WORK SCHEDULE: 10M - 7.25 Hrs.
PAYGRADE: 18
SALARY SCALE: Uniform
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS: Va. Driver's License
Physical requirements and Disclaimer
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Job responsibilities may include supporting lifting and transfer programs of students; some lifting is naturally required. Frequent travel between school buildings throughout Hanover County, during adverse weather conditions is required. Regular transportation of adaptive equipment and positioning of students weighing up to 50 pounds is necessary.
Updated 5/2017/Rev. 1/05, 7/14 to correct level, 5/2015; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week

• Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.
• Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
• Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.

Time Off Benefits *

• Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
• Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
• Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
• Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.

*Sick leave benefits are subject to change
Savings & Retirement

• VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
• VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
• Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.
• Premium Conversion/Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.

Income Protection & Security

• Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.
• Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-365-4688 for more information.
• Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
• Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
• Voluntary BenefitsEligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Life Insurance with Long Term Care
  • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Membership in Virginia Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• New Teacher Mentoring Program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
• VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
• Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
• Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.

The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.
Agency
Hanover County Public Schools
AddressHanover County Public Schools
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, Virginia, 23005Phone
804-365-4500
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Do you currently hold or are you eligible for a Virginia License in Occupational Therapy?

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• No

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